Gemotions

The car ride over had been slow, the drive weighed down by the past. But the moment the keys clinked into her hand, something shifted in Emily. The weight in her chest lifted. She practically leapt out of the car, her gaze darting everywhere.

She walked the perimeter of the property, her fingers tracing the worn stone of the foundation. The overgrown garden was a challenge, a promise. This place… it was a blank canvas. She could see everything it *could* be.

Her brother, David, slowly emerged from the car. He looked pale and subdued. Emily clapped her hands together. "Alright, David, let’s get started. I’m thinking we can clear the backyard for a fire pit.” She was almost vibrating with anticipation.